December 12, 2024
Exciting news for Pennsylvania’s Main Street and Elm Street managers, business owners, community revitalization advocates, and local leaders! Registration for the highly anticipated Main Street Now (MSN25) conference is officially […]
July 29, 2024
The PA Downtown Center and Main Street America, in partnership with the PA Dept. of Community & Economic Development (DCED), are thrilled to announce the Main Street Now 2025 Conference […]
July 15, 2024
HARRISBURG, PA. – Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) presented twenty awards during the organization’s annual statewide Townie Awards gala. The Townie Awards are a festive and venerable tradition designed to recognize […]
May 14, 2024
Ten Pennsylvania Communities Embark on Community Revitalization Journey with Blueprint Communities® Program HARRISBURG, April 29, 2024 marks the commencement of an exciting revitalization journey for ten Pennsylvania communities as they […]
March 6, 2024
Ephrata, PA – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger, joined by local leaders, continued Governor Josh Shapiro’s statewide “Main Street Matters” tour, emphasizing the proposed […]
February 16, 2024
The Shapiro Administration worked alongside partners across Pennsylvania to create the targeted strategy, which maps the Commonwealth’s path to strong economic growth and more good-paying jobs. This new strategy […]
January 20, 2024
Announcing BALANCE BIKE BOOT CAMP 2024 — a training opportunity for early childhood educators, childcare providers, public health organizers, and physical activity promoters! WalkWorks is coordinating the Kids’ Arena at the […]
January 12, 2024
Kyle Bailey’s Farewell Message To my fellow community and economic development professionals, It is with mixed emotions that I am writing to say farewell to each of you who are […]
October 25, 2023
Is your downtown ready for an entrepreneurial transformation? Wondering how communities revive their spirit and bring life back to their downtowns? Here’s your golden opportunity to find out! It all […]
October 25, 2023
The Pennsylvania Downtown Center is seeking session proposals for the Commonwealth’s Premier Revitalization Conference | Crossroads of Community & Collaboration: Building Dynamic and Innovative Partnerships, which will be held in […]